An explosion in the German city of Hemer, in the province of North Rhine-Westphalia, caused the collapse of a housing cooperative, BTA reports.

Three people were seriously injured.

Several people have minor injuries.

Five people are being sought, a police spokeswoman said.

Three people were injured in another explosion in Havana caused by a gas leak

The reasons for the explosion are unclear.

According to the information, eight people lived in the block.

The area is cordoned off by law enforcement.

The residents of the surrounding houses have been evacuated.

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